Australian Government cabinet agrees on date for same-sex marriage plebiscite
The Australian Government’s cabinet has reportedly agreed to hold a plebiscite on 11th February next year around the question of “Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry”? The ABC reports that the decision was made in a cabinet meeting on Monday night where it was also decided to fund both the […]
Christians across Pacific gathered to pray for island communities adversely affected by climate change
Pacific Climate Warriors form a prayer circle at the Vatican. PICTURE: Fenton Lutunatabua Christians were among people of faith from across 22 nations, including Australia, who have joined in praying for Pacific Islanders adversely affected by climate change. Under the umbrella of Pray for Our Pacific, gatherings have been held from over the past two weeks, […]
THIS LIFE: WHAT KIND OF INHERITANCE WILL YOU LEAVE?
US columnist CAROL ROUND, in an article first published by ASSIST News Service, looks at how a ‘spiritual legacy’ can be developed…
International contest for the design of proposed ‘Wall of Answered Prayer’ launched in UK
An international competition to design a new national landmark in honour of answered prayer was launched in the UK last week in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects. The idea of Richard Gamble, the former chaplain of Leicester City Football Club, the structure will be made up of million bricks, each of which […]
POVERTY: COOK YOUR FAVOURITE CURRY AND GIVE A HAND UP TO ASIA’S POOR
DAVID ADAMS fires up the stove in preparation for Opportunity International Australia’s Great Australian Curry campaign to raise awareness of and funds for people living in poverty in Asia…
Christian Solidarity Worldwide among more than 30 NGOs calling for greater action on human rights violations in Sudan
Religious freedom advocacy Christian Solidarity Worldwide has joined with more than 30 other African and international NGOs in calling for the UN’s Human Rights Council to take stronger action to address human rights violations in Sudan. The letter, dated 7th September and written ahead of the 33rd session of the council which opens this week, […]